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A year after the Liberal party approved a resolution for the legalization of marijuana during the last Biennial Convention, the party released its first draft policy paper on January 18, 2013.
Art has many definitions, but it is fundamentally used as a means of communication, one that can even transcend cultural boundaries.
The PuSh Festival is well under way and there is no shortage of theatre performances around town.
For everyone who believes in new years resolutions, one that almost always makes the top of the list is to get in shape. For those considering a new workout routine, it’s important to consider that popular choices of physical activity in the city such as yoga, tai chi and gym workouts, offer different benefits for the body.
There’s still opportunity for some holiday cheer as the 6th Annual Russian Christmas will be happening this month. Other notable events include the theatrical performance, The Theory of Everything, and events that raise environmental awareness, Whale Shark Ecotourism in the Philippines, and Workshop: Energy Tonics.
On the darkest night of the year, Vancouver’s annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival brings beauty and creativity to five neighbourhoods in anticipation of the sun’s return and longer daylight hours. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice is the time when the Tropic of Cancer is farthest away from the sun, marking the shortest day of the year, usually around Dec. 21.
Enjoy your holidays with Holiday Choral Music, Breakfast with Santa or the Bloedel Conservatory’s Jewel Box of Lights. Other notable events: Traffic: Conceptual Art in Canada and The End of the World Part III.
Mary Murphy, 64, is an American-born blogger who writes about the experiences of Americans in Canada. She has lived in British Columbia for 41 years, but has yet to obtain her Canadian citizenship. Despite her lengthy residency in Canada, she does not fully distinguish herself as either Canadian or American. However, for Murphy, like a lot of Americans living north of the 49th parallel, American issues and politics remain an important part of their lives.
Get ready for the holidays with some seasonal festivities. The Vancouver Men’s Chorus will be performing at Making Seasons Bright. There are also craft fairs for unique gift ideas at the Portobello West Holiday Market and at Got Craft? Other notable events are: the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians.
The link is undeniable: Food is at the forefront of India’s cultural landscape, and the complexity and diversity of the Indian identity is reflected in the variety of regional dishes found in Indian cuisine.
During the cold, wet season, it’s best to stay warm and dry indoors with some theatrical entertainment like Charlie Chaplin in City Lights, The Tempest Replica and Jazz Canadiana. You can also get your shopping done early by visiting the Marpole Christmas Sale, or the Make It! Marketplace.
Jordan Eng, Vice President of the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Association (VCBIA), is part of a group involved with the city council that is planning to bring new life to one of Vancouver’s oldest districts.
It’s the scariest month of the year and there is no shortage of haunting parties, horror stories and just plain creepiness to help celebrate the season. Some darkly themed events include Vancouver Noir, the Parade of Lost Souls, Cute to Kill, and Dracula: the Musical? Other notable events include Vancouver Rhythm and Dance Festival and the South Asian Film Festival.
